Prithviraj Sukumaran’s action drama ‘Vilayath Buddha’ is experiencing a significant drop in box office collections, with earnings plummeting in its second week. Despite strong performances and technical excellence, the film’s narrative treatment appears to have limited audience appeal. The movie has garnered approximately Rs 5.87 crores in India gross over 11 days.
A 21-year-old woman in Nanded symbolically married her deceased lover’s corpse, alleging police officers encouraged her brother to commit the murder due to caste differences. The 20-year-old victim was allegedly shot and bludgeoned to death by the woman’s father and two brothers. An investigation into the police officers’ alleged involvement is underway.
Actor Saanand Verma champions feeding the hungry as the core of social work, emphasizing personal change before societal reform. He urges tangible action over excessive online awareness, calling corruption India’s greatest impediment. Verma believes influencers must speak fearlessly on issues, stressing human touch over virtual interaction for genuine impact.
The Los Angeles Lakers, on a seven-game win streak, host the Phoenix Suns on December 1, 2025. Phoenix faces injury concerns with Jalen Green and Isaiah Livers out, while the Lakers anticipate the return of LeBron James. Both teams will rely on their star players and defensive intensity in this crucial Pacific Division matchup.
Paralympic gold medalist Gareth Duke received a suspended jail sentence after being caught in an online sting by a child safety group. Posing as a 14-year-old, the group lured Duke into inappropriate conversations and requests for photos. He will register as a sex offender and adhere to a seven-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
India has vehemently refuted Pakistani media claims of denying airspace for humanitarian aid flights to Sri Lanka. Official sources confirmed the request was expeditiously cleared within four hours, despite Pakistan’s prior airspace ban on Indian airlines, emphasizing the decision was purely humanitarian.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan’s first day as Rajya Sabha chairman saw a warm welcome from the treasury benches, led by PM Modi, praising his democratic rise. However, the opposition, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, clashed with the treasury, raising concerns about the previous chairman’s sudden exit and demanding equal treatment for opposition voices.
Candace Owens alleged on X that Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron paid for her assassination, citing an “urgent warning” from a French official. French authorities, including GIGN, have vehemently denied the claim, labeling it “fake.” Experts note Owens has a history of spreading debunked rumors about Brigitte Macron, further undermining her current accusation.
